Archive: 27 July 2022

27 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Parley Committee recommends President’s removal from IDC board

PARLIAMENT has adopted the Report of the Committee on Parastatal Bodies which recommends, among others, that the Executive should consider removing the office of the President from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) board. This is... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Avoid negativity, if investors shun Zambia, we’ll all suffer, Mulenga tells opposition

MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has advised the opposition to avoid attaching negativity to everything, saying if investors begin to shun Zambia, every citizen will be affected. In an interview, Mulenga warned... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Dorothy Chaponda

Zambia one of the most youthful countries in the world – Govt

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia’s population is currently estimated at 18.9 million, with 52 percent being below 18 years, making it one of the most youthful countries in the world.... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

TIZ calls for workforce audits in all govt institutions

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) president Sampa Kalungu says the recent audit carried out by the Local Government Service Commission at the Lusaka City Council should be extended to government ministries to root out all undeserving... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

There’s nothing wrong with associating with foreigners, including those who run foundations – Kawana

MINISTRY of Information Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says there’s nothing wrong with associating with internationals, including those who run foundations, arguing that people should only be concerned if the government is associating with... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Mining firms have no choice but to cope with our policies – Kabuswe

MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says mining firms in the country have no choice but to cope with the new dawn government’s policies. In an interview, Kabuswe said this was because government’s... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Dorothy Chaponda

UPND might turn out to be a fluke – Changala

GOVERNANCE Activist Brebner Changala says the UPND might turn out to be a fluke because they are failing to fix some of the vices which were used against them while they were in the opposition.... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Angela Muchinshi

UPND will exit like PF if they continue blowing their own trumpet – Wynter

ECONOMIC Front president Wynter Kabimba says the UPND are falling into the same trap as the former ruling party of blowing their own “trumpets of success”. And Kabimba says government’s decision to remove mobile money... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Tayali urges online taxi hailing service providers to offer good rates to drivers

MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali has urged online hailing taxi service providers to ensure a fair distribution of earnings with drivers. In an interview, Tayali said offering drivers good rates would motivate them... […]

27 Jul 2022 | Timothy Kalumba

Day-old baby dies after being dumped in a stream

A DAY-OLD baby has died after it was dumped in a stream by an unknown person at a place called Madimba, near Chipulukusu’s Gomes area, in Ndola. Police have since launched investigations into the matter... […]